Certified Medical Assistant Admin

BHS•Richmond, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) Admin role will be responsible for the coordination of patient care activities. This position requires a versatile professional who can seamlessly transition between clinical and administrative responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to the following: patient medical history information, navigating electronic health records system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and assisting with medication fill and refill requests, checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures, consultations, and other in basket types as assigned. The MA will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Requirements

Graduate of a formal Medical Assistant training program or a minimum of one year of direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting (obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, performing clinic procedures like EKGs, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
Must successfully complete MA orientation and a clinical competency assessment upon hire.
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT or AAMP
Active Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care activities.
Manage patient medical history information.
Navigate the electronic health records system (EPIC).
Schedule and follow-up with appointments.
Assist with medication fill and refill requests.
Check for prior authorizations.
Schedule tests, procedures, and consultations.
Handle assigned in-basket tasks.
Communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients, and physicians respectfully.
Uphold Baptist’s mission and core values.